Flag of Belarus
Eastern Europe · BY · Vector source, 4:3 aspect ratio
- RegionEastern Europe
- ISO codeBY
- Source formatSVG (infinitely scalable)
- Available downloadsSVG · PNG · JPG · WEBP · ICO · PDF
Download the flag of Belarus as SVG, PNG, JPG, WEBP, ICO or PDF in any resolution you need.
Basic Flag Information
| Flag Name | Flag of Belarus |
|---|
| Country | Belarus |
|---|
| Official Name | Republic of Belarus |
|---|
| Capital | Minsk |
|---|
| Continent | Europe |
|---|
| Region | Eastern Europe |
|---|
| ISO Code | BY / BLR |
|---|
| Internet Domain | .by |
|---|
| Calling Code | +375 |
|---|
| Currency | Belarusian ruble (BYN) |
|---|
| Official Language(s) | Belarusian, Russian |
|---|
| Demonym | Belarusian |
|---|
| Area | 207,600 km² |
|---|
| Population | 9,483,499 (approx.) |
|---|
| Coastline | Landlocked — no sea coast |
|---|
| United Nations Member | Yes |
|---|
Flag Specifications
| Official Flag Name | Flag of Belarus |
|---|
| Current Version Adopted | 10 February 2012 |
|---|
| Design First Used | 1951 |
|---|
| Flag Proportion | 1:2 |
|---|
| Flag Shape | Rectangular |
|---|
| Number of Colours | 3 |
|---|
| Main Colours | Red, Green, White |
|---|
| Designer | Mikhail Gusev (1951 design); ornament by Matrena Markevich |
|---|
| Design Type | Red and green bicolour with a vertical ornamental band at the hoist |
|---|
| Nickname | No widely used nickname |
|---|
| Official Status | Official national flag |
|---|
| Governing Authority | Government of Belarus |
|---|
Flag Colour Information
| Colour | Appearance | HEX Code | RGB | CMYK | Pantone |
|---|
| Red | | #C8313E | 200, 49, 62 | 0, 76, 69, 22 | No official Pantone reference |
|---|
| Green | | #4AA657 | 74, 166, 87 | 55, 0, 48, 35 | No official Pantone reference |
|---|
| White | | #FFFFFF | 255, 255, 255 | 0, 0, 0, 0 | No official Pantone reference |
|---|
Flag Design and Symbolism
| Rushnyk ornament | A traditional Belarusian woven pattern occupying one ninth of the flag’s length at the hoist |
|---|
| Red | Stands for the historic past, freedom and the sacrifice of the people. |
|---|
| Green | Stands for the forests, fields and hope for the future. |
|---|
| White | Stands for the field of the traditional woven ornament. |
|---|
Flag History
| Year / Period | Event |
|---|
| 1918 | The white-red-white flag is used by the Belarusian People’s Republic |
|---|
| 1951 | The red-green flag with ornament is adopted by the Byelorussian SSR |
|---|
| 7 June 1995 | Restored by referendum after independence |
|---|
| 10 February 2012 | The ornament is redrawn to its current form |
|---|
| Present | The flag remains in official use |
|---|
Flag Dimensions and Construction
| Official Ratio (height : width) | 1:2 |
|---|
| Hoist (height) | 1 units |
|---|
| Fly (width) | 2 units |
|---|
| Layout | Red and green bicolour with a vertical ornamental band at the hoist |
|---|
| Band / Stripe Construction | Red band covers the upper two thirds, green the lower third |
|---|
| Construction Sheet Available | Yes |
|---|
| Governing Specification | State Standard STB 911-2008 |
|---|
How the Flag of Belarus Is Used
| Setting | Flown | Notes |
|---|
| Government buildings | Yes | Flown on official premises |
|---|
| Schools and public institutions | Yes | Common in daily and ceremonial use |
|---|
| Private and civil use | Yes | May be flown by members of the public |
|---|
| Public holidays and commemorations | Yes | Displayed on national days of remembrance |
|---|
| Armed forces | Yes | Carried by the military as a war flag or colour |
|---|
| Naval ensign | No | Landlocked — no seagoing navy |
|---|
| Embassies and consulates | Yes | Flown at diplomatic missions abroad |
|---|
| International sport | Yes | Used at the Olympic Games and world championships |
|---|
| United Nations building | Yes | Flown in the row of member states |
|---|
Other Official Flags of Belarus
| Flag Type | Purpose | In Use |
|---|
| National flag | The primary flag shown on this page | Yes |
|---|
| Civil flag | Flown by private citizens and organisations | Yes |
|---|
| War flag | Carried by the armed forces on land | Yes |
|---|
| Naval ensign | Flown at sea by naval and merchant vessels | Yes |
|---|
| Air force ensign | Used by the air force | No |
|---|
| Presidential standard | Marks the presence of the head of state | Yes |
|---|
| Royal standard | Marks the presence of the monarch | No |
|---|
| Historical flags | Earlier designs no longer in official use | Yes |
|---|
Quick Facts About the Flag
| Years in Use (current design) | 14 years |
|---|
| Adoption Date | 10 February 2012 |
|---|
| Earliest Recorded Use | 1951 |
|---|
| Designer | Mikhail Gusev (1951 design); ornament by Matrena Markevich |
|---|
| Nickname | No widely used nickname |
|---|
| Dominant Colour | Red |
|---|
| Flags It Resembles | No close relatives among national flags |
|---|
| Notable Feature | Red and green bicolour with a vertical ornamental band at the hoist |
|---|
